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EU Companies Target N$430 Billion Investment in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Sector

Approximately seven European companies have shown strong interest in investing in Namibia’s green hydrogen economy, with potential investments exceeding N$430 billion (€20 billion), according to Ana Beatriz Martins, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia. Speaking at the grand opening of the HyIron Oshivela plant near Arandis, Martins noted: “EU companies are leading investors, contributing to Namibia’s economic growth and creating job opportunities for the future.” Namibia’s growing appeal lies in its potential to help

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International Energy News

Botswana Seeks Relief as Power Crisis Deepens

Botswana government officials are set to meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week to address soaring power import costs, which have more than doubled, exacerbating the country’s ongoing energy crisis. Frequent breakdowns at Botswana’s 600 MW Morupule B power plant have led to blackouts lasting up to four hours. To cover the shortfall, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., South Africa’s state-owned power company, has been supplying electricity. However, Botswana’s Energy Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, informed lawmakers

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International Energy

Turkey and Senegal Strengthen Energy Ties with New Memorandum of Understanding

Following a meeting between Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Senegal’s newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the two nations have formalized a memorandum of understanding focused on energy and hydrocarbons, as announced by Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on social media. The agreement entails collaboration in oil and natural gas exploration, production, and trade, with Turkey set to assist in seismic exploration activities both onshore and offshore in Senegal. The deal also encompasses initiatives

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International Energy

Infinity Power Signs PPA for 200 MW Wind Project in Egypt

Infinity Power, a joint venture between the Netherlands-based Infinity Group and the UAE’s Masdar, has announced a new milestone with the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The agreement covers a 200 MW onshore wind project located in Ras Ghareb, in the Gulf of Suez region. While specific timelines for construction and financial closure were not disclosed, Infinity Power projects that the wind farm will generate 810,000

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Local Energy Mining Oil Renewable Energy

US Supports Angola’s Shift from Oil to Critical Minerals and Clean Energy

The United States is supporting Angola’s transition from an oil-dependent economy to a hub for critical minerals processing and clean power exportation, according to a senior US official. “Angola and the United States are aligned on all the major points related to energy access, energy security, decarbonization, and critical minerals,” stated US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt during an online media briefing on Tuesday. Angola, a leading crude oil producer in

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Local Energy News Renewable Energy

Luena Inaugurates 25.3 MW Solar Photovoltaic Park to Power Over 171,000 Consumers

The municipality of Luena in Moxico province has launched a 25.3 megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Park, now operational and capable of serving more than 171,000 consumers. This new installation, costing over 36 million euros, features 43,680 solar panels. It is expected to save the province approximately 19.5 million liters of fuel annually and prevent the emission of more than 68 tons of carbon dioxide each year. With the new park, Moxico gains an additional source of

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International Energy Gas

Temane Thermal Power Plant Set to Boost Mozambique’s Energy Capacity

According to a document from Eletricidade de Moçambique (EDM), the Temane Thermal Power Plant (CTT), located in Inhassoro district, Inhambane province, will commence commercial operations in January 2025. Expected to be the largest gas-fired power station in Mozambique, the plant will generate 450 megawatts (MW) of electrical energy using natural gas reserves from Pande and Temane over a period of 25 years. This capacity increase is projected to raise the country’s installed electricity production capacity

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Local Energy News Renewable Energy

Luena Photovoltaic Plant Set to Boost Moxico’s Energy Supply by Next Month

The Luena Photovoltaic Plant in Moxico province is slated to become operational next month, following the completion of electrical grid interconnection work scheduled for May 30th. This project will significantly enhance the city’s electricity distribution capacity, contributing over 26 MW to the local grid. According to the Moxico provincial government’s Facebook page, the plant is currently in its experimental phase and has the capacity to meet the energy demand of approximately 20 MW. The final

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International Energy News

Genesis Energy and USAID Partner to Advance Climate Solutions in Africa

Genesis Energy, an energy infrastructure development firm, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have entered into an agreement to mobilize $10 billion towards renewable energy, nature-based solutions, and climate mitigation measures in Africa. The collaboration aims to harness private sector investment to assist countries in fulfilling their Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. Implemented under USAID’s Comprehensive Action Against Climate Change Initiative, the agreement spans the next five years. Gillian Caldwell, USAID’s

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Local Energy News Renewable Energy

Cuanza-Norte Positioned as Potential Hub for Green Energy Production

Cuanza-Norte Province has emerged as a promising candidate to spearhead a pilot project for green energy production, following a recent business visit by Nigerian investors to Cambambe. The mission expressed keen interest in leveraging the province’s abundant resources for the production of green hydrogen, particularly emphasizing the viability of utilizing ammonia, a key component for fertilizer production, alongside established technologies in Nigeria’s industrial sector. Fifi Ejindu, President of the Angola-Nigeria Business Council, underscored the export

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